Final Suspension mods complete. Pt1.

[X5girl]

Following my recent post on my suspension mods, which can be seen here;

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...on-rework.html

I have now completed the installation of the polyurethane rear subframe bushes, front thrust arm bushes and the adjustable front and rear sway bar links.

I have taken a lot of pics and sorted them in an appropriate way to show the install but they mey well swap from side to side or in a strange order to tell the story better so please bear with me.

Firstly, we jacked the car up on one corner, supporting it securely with an axle stand. We then cracked-off the wheel bolts and removed the wheel. Next you can see the bushes in situ, look fine don't they? The rear mount supports the rear silencer and this now requires removal. Trade secret next, if you don't wish to remove the entire rear end of the exhaust to do the bushes, heat up the exhaust hanger pin and bend it out of the way!

Now remove the 2 bolts holding up this side of the subframe and as the frame lowers......oops, that bush looks worn, in fact it is in 2 seperate bits! At just 50,000m.

So here we have the subframe hanging, but we just need a little more clearance so in goes a lump of wood to hold it down as we gently lever the frame lower.

Lots of penetrating spray around the bushes both front and rear, and leave to soak for a few minutes.